I'm thinking clean it up change the line and give it a try as topping lift adjuster...

A. wanted to be sure it didn't serve a better purpose somewhere else...

B. wasn't sure adjustability was neccessary in topping lift, but I'm not thrilled with detaching the TL when sail is up (secure to mast) and then having to return TL to boom to let sail down...so that should cover both issues...

"Might as well take 'er out...If anything is gonna happen...It's gonna happen out there...""Captin Ron"